TV-Watching Drivers Cause 100,000+ Crashes in South Korea

Several recent car crashes
on different islands have put a focus on driver safety in Hawaii. While alcohol often plays a role in
traffic deaths, distracted driving can also lead to collisions and injuries. In
South Korea,
lawmakers are proposing a change when it comes to paying attention behind the
wheel. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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